Oceans of Love with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre

This message by Brother McIntyre is from Psalm 2, which is a Messianic Psalm, describes the battle between God and His enemies and His ultimate final rule over the earth. This Psalm is God's exhortation to love His Son. Blessed are those who take refuge in Him. 

Dr. McIntyre states that the question asked by the author of the Hebrew letter, "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation" is essentially asking "What are you doing with your salvation?" This verse was written to Hebrew Christians. From this we learn it is a tragedy to ignore the salvation given us as Christians. How will we escape the displeasure of God if we treat such a valuable a...

Dr. McIntyre asked the question,"What have you done for Jesus in this one life. One life. That's it." The Scripture for this message states to be careful how you live and live as children of light. Brother McIntyre also spoke of memories. Thank God for family and friends of yesteryear. He commented that his dear wife Sue had been gone 14 years now and he had so many good memories of good times and...

This beautiful message by Brother McIntyre begins with the history behind John's writing of Revelation on the Isle of Patmos. The King's golden sash denotes the wealth of all eternity. The sash tied about the chest covering the heart of the Master denotes the love that flows in ways never able to imagine.  

Today's message was based on the healing of the lame man by the name of Jesus by Peter. Dr. McIntyre preached that we all have capacities and gifts but sin can destroy these talents. However, the power we have in the name of Jesus will endure as we avail ourselves of it. 

Tonight's message by Brother McIntyre was a review of the Biblical basis for mission and the power that God has promised to those who would be involved in the great missionary enterprise. He focused this evening on First Baptist's missionary folks and upon the reason why the church is interested in them and the reason as a church First Baptist is engaged in such activity. Mention was made of the H...

The Book of Ezekiel is a book of measurements and in this book Ezekiel spells out many boundaries. Many people today want no bounds on their lives but in this passage we see a picture of boundaries of life and some degrees by which life can be lived. Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation to make a fresh and new commitment that they will go deeper with the Lord in their Christian life. 

In this final lesson on the book of John, Dr. McIntyre covered chapters 14-21 which included the last talk in the upper room, the betrayal, the arrest, the trial, the crucifixion, the resurrection and the final appearances. 

For this evening message at the Toccoa Baptist Conference in the study of John Brother McIntyre covers many subjects including the Feast of Dedication known as Hanukkah (Feast of Lights) and the 7th sign miracle in the raising of Lazarus .

In this next lesson on the Gospel of John, Brother McIntyre spoke from John 10 on the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name and is the Door. Also of interest in this message Brother McIntyre mentioned his 26 year old daughter who was in the process of moving from Memphis with her husband and their two year old to Richmond, Kentucky. He then proceeded to tell a story about his two year old Cand...

In today's lesson on the Gospel of John Brother McIntyre speaks on the sign miracles of Jesus which includes the healing of the royal official's son, the healing of the man at the pool, the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water.

This second study by Dr. McIntyre in the Gospel of John at the Toccoa Baptist Conference looks at the miracles of Jesus turning water into wine, the cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman at the well.

Dr. McIntyre begins a six lesson study on the Gospel of John at the Toccoa Baptist Conference in July of 1988. The passage intended to be studied at this first session is John 1:1 - 2:11.

Dr. McIntyre shared at this evening service that Herod came face to face with the Master and could have known all he could want to know about God, but didn't have the courage to do it. People today can ridicule Christ too and turn their back on Him and walk away. It is all in what they choose to do. 

 This morning Dr. McIntyre spoke about a danger Christians face. All believers need to examine the foundation they are building their life on. Some Christians will live all their Christian lives and have no rewards when Heaven comes. There will be degrees of awards. Examine your life to determine you are doing all you can for the work of the Lord.  

Brother McIntyre shared that his wife's favorite verse taught that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. The Apostle Peter likewise gave advice on how to defeat our dark days. Remember that our trials are not forever. We are the elect of God. He is working out His plans and we are a part of it. We are born again into His family and we can rejoice in His goodness, love and...

To hold truth in unrighteousness Dr. McIntyre preached that you need to remember there is one God and to worship Him. You also need to remember to not exchange the truth of God for a lie and live for what God says not man.

The morning service by Dr. McIntyre was on the demon possessed man of the Gadarenes. When Jesus came the healing touch of Jesus changed his life. His healing touch can change your life too. 

In contrast to the life of King Saul that was a progression downward the life of Saul/Paul was a life of progression upward. Dr. McIntyre challenged the congregation to come to an acknowledgement of where they were in their spiritual pilgrimage so that they would be enabled under God to do something about it. As with Paul strive toward a progression with God's help so that you will see great gains...

Many lives are mentioned in Scripture for the purpose of showing how the grace of God touched them. David was one such person who was given a task to prepare for the temple but not the completion. Solomon got the glory but David was in the Lord's will in the early preparation. Many today, Dr. McIntyre preached, who serve best we may not know about. Many time it is not given to us to finish a task...

Verse 3 of Psalm 60 says "Thou hast made us drink of the wine of astonishment." It could be the bitter wine of discipline or the sweet wine of wonder.  Dr. McIntyre followed up under the sweet wine scenario. Have we lost the capacity to be surprised. We need to keep a sense of wonder alive in our hearts. Don't lose the childlike heart of being able to be surprised about the work of God.

This Independence Day weekend included this sermon on where liberty leads. Liberty leads to life or death, heaven or hell, service to others or service to self, satisfaction of life or surliness, deliverance or destruction, happiness or helplessness, purpose for our lives and our church or helplessness, purpose or drifting, power or puniness and in conclusion Christ or chaos.

Dr. McIntyre preached that from Genesis to Revelation we find references to "light." If it is Jesus there is no darkness that can put it out.

For this Father's Day message Brother McIntyre spoke on the example and nobility of the life of David. Here we have something to challenge the business of being a father in how we relate to our children and families and how we relate to our heavenly father. The vows and affirmations of David should be our standard today.

The Scripture for this evening service was on the transfiguration where Jesus' essential deity shown forth through his earthly flesh and the fullness of the Godhead was visible. Brother McIntyre then spoke on the necessity of Jesus shining thru us.  As the service came to a close Brother McIntyre asked all the Deacons and Sunday School Teachers to stand at various location throughout the sanc...